Canada Preferred Oil Supplier Among G7 Nations, Second for G20 Countries: POLL

Canada Preferred Oil Supplier Among G7 Nations, Second for G20 Countries: POLL

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Canada Preferred Oil Supplier Among G7 Nations IPSOS Polling

An exciting new poll has found that Canada, a nation defined by its democratic values and principles, is the preferred oil supplier among G7 allies [1]. Respondents worldwide were asked to rank eight possible oil suppliers; the results showed that Canada ranked in the top three 68% of the time, the highest of all possible suppliers. We also ranked as the second most preferred supplier among the G20 nations, second only to the Middle East.

Conducted by Ipsos between April 25th and May 9th, 2025, the poll confirms what Canada Action has been saying for more than ten years: as long as the world needs oil and gas, it should be Canadian!

Poll Highlights

Preferred Oil Supplier G7

  • Canada is the top preferred oil supplier among G7 countries, appearing in the top three 68% of the time – more than any other supplier.
  • As a #1 choice within North America, Canada jumped from 37% of respondents choosing it as the preferred supplier in 2023 to 49% in 2025.
  • Among G7 countries, 68% of respondents ranked Canada as their #1 oil supplier in 2025, slightly outperforming Norway
  • The U.S. dropped in preference among G7 countries, now ranking in the top three only 34% of the time, down from 60% in 2023.
  • Canada is also the top preferred supplier within North America, with a significant rise from 71% to 76% appearing in the top three choices.
  • The U.S. saw a sharp decline among North Americans, going from 71% to 34% in top-three selections, and now is first for only 17% of respondents, down from 44%.
  • Across the G20, Canada ranked second for being in the top three the most often, underscoring its broad appeal due to political stability, reliable supply, regulatory measures, and strong trade ties.
  • The Middle East, ahead of Canada in the rankings, increased its favourability among G20 respondents for its strategic energy role and global political involvement.

The World Needs More Canadian Oil & Gas

Preferred Oil Supplier G20

Canada continues to shine as a reliable supplier of oil, valued for its democratic institutions, robust regulatory standards, and commitment to free and fair trade. Polling affirms this, with our country ranking as one of the most favourable oil suppliers worldwide.

To maximize this advantage, Canada must be ready to expand its oil capacity beyond traditional markets. Today, the US accounts for well over 90 per cent of our exports, resulting in an oil price differential that costs the Canadian economy billions of dollars every year. This underscores the urgent need for new Canadian pipelines and other related infrastructure to access growing international markets, which in turn will help maximize the value of our resources much like the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion. 

By prioritizing new pipeline expansion, Canada can secure its economic independence and increasingly help meet the world's needs as a reliable, preferred global energy supplier.

Let’s Get to Work!

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Canada has what the world wants – oil, natural gas, food, wood, minerals, metals, and everything in between. It’s time to build the new trade infrastructure necessary to get more of our natural resource products to market, supporting our G7 allies, as well as Canadian families and our country’s future prosperity for generations to come.

What are we waiting for?

SOURCES:

1 - https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/canada-top-preferred-oil-supplier-g7-nations